Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 06:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Index WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  High near 45. West wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 45. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Index WA
 47.79°N 121.58°W (Elev. 1322 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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